The debate over return-to-office mandates is nearing its end, and the irony is palpable. As companies push to bring employees back to physical offices, the movement towards remote work is only...
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Read MoreA Remote Work Led Union
As workplaces transition back to the office post-pandemic, conflicts over remote work policies are intensifying. A recent lawsuit by a Philadelphia union represents thousands of city employees...
Read MoreCarbon Footprint Lowered By Over 50% For Remote Workers
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly impacted various aspects of our lives, from our health to the economy. However, the environmental consequences have been more complex. While the increase in...
Read MoreCanadians Are Saving Money With A Digital Nomad Lifestyle
The allure of remote work has taken on new dimensions with the rise of digital nomadism, as more professionals explore the benefits of working from abroad. Grayson Allen, a 30-year-old content...
Read MoreBorderless Talent Is The Future Of Tech
The debate over whether to work remotely or not has largely faded, giving way to a new discussion: borderless hiring. This trend, championed by industry leaders, represents a major shift in how...
Read MoreCanada and Nvidia Partner to Boost AI Capabilities
Canada has forged a significant partnership with Nvidia, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, as announced by Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne. This collaboration,...
Read MoreGardiner Expressway Construction: What Residents Need to Know
The Gardiner Expressway in downtown Toronto is undergoing a major $300-million renovation, involving the demolition and rebuilding of a 700-meter stretch between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue....
Read MoreStrategies For Running A Remote Team
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Read MoreDebunking Myths Around Remote Work
As debates over return-to-office policies heat up, a new meta-analysis sheds light on the impacts of remote work, offering insights that could reshape the discussion.
Read More52% Of The United States maintain a hybrid schedule
Diamond Riley, a Staff Assistant at the Duke Graduate School, finds the office coffee irresistible and looks forward to it every day. Beyond the coffee, Riley thrives on social interactions, making...
Read MoreYour top employees want remote work
The COVID-19 pandemic radically altered workplace dynamics, pushing many organizations to adopt remote work. Surprisingly, remote workers have shown higher productivity and satisfaction compared to...
Read MoreCafés cracking down on "Coffee Campers"
One of the perks of being a digital nomad is swapping a dreary office for a rotation of trendy cafes in destinations around the world. But in some places in Spain, remote workers and their laptops...
Read MoreFinding Personal Time In A New Work Era
In today's digital work era, remote work has blurred the lines between personal and professional life, making it challenging for employees to fully disconnect. Despite being physically distant from...
Read MoreTraditional Work Is Dead Now
The era of the traditional Monday-through-Friday, 9-to-5 office job is officially over, and it's not just because of the pandemic. A recent meta-analysis paper by researchers from esteemed...
Read MoreOutsourcing IT Work & Remote Teams
The COVID-19 pandemic thrust remote work into the spotlight, transforming it from a rare practice to a widespread necessity virtually overnight. However, even as the pandemic receded, remote work...
Read MoreHOW PUBLIC TRANSIT ADAPTS TO THE RISE OF REMOTE WORK
Remote work has emerged as a significant contributor to reducing carbon emissions from car travel, potentially slashing nearly 200 million tons of carbon dioxide annually across the U.S., according...
Read MoreHow Remote Work Is Reshaping Urban Cores
The recent passage of a bill by the House of Representatives, calling for federal agencies to relinquish office space with less than 60 percent occupancy, may seem like a logical move to streamline...
Read MoreRemote Work & The Office: The Evolution
Some companies are steering back towards office-centric models, signaling a notable shift in workplace dynamics. According to Michael Scissons, CEO of Careerlist, firms, especially in public and...
Read MoreCanada's Remote Work Revolution and Housing Trends
The pandemic reshaped work dynamics, propelling remote setups, but as society edges towards normalcy, offices beckon back employees. Statistics Canada data highlights a shift: from a pandemic peak of...
Read MoreA Remote Work Haven: The Top Remote Cities
Nestled amidst stunning scenery and bathed in abundant sunshine, Kelowna, a city in British Columbia, is emerging as a magnet for remote workers. According to a study by LinkedIn's Economic Graph...
Read MoreThe Black Hole of Office Occupancy: A Long Road to Recovery
The landscape of U.S. office occupancy has been dramatically reshaped by the rise of remote work, leading to what real estate analysis firm Green Street calls a "black hole" in demand. According to...
Read MoreGet To Know Melissa Antonio
At LAUFT, we recognize the transformative influence of art on our experiences, mental stimulation, and connection with our environment. That's why we embellish our walls with exquisite pieces by...
Read MoreAre Employees Really Connecting?
The rise of remote work has led to a significant loss of workplace social connections, negatively impacting employees, according to a new report from the Conference Board of Canada. The report...
Read MoreH&R Blocks the Clock In Remote Revolution To Rewrite Office Hours
In the ongoing saga of return-to-office (RTO) mandates, many companies have stood firm on requiring employees to return to the physical workplace, sparking tension with workers. However, H&R Block, a...
Read MoreParental Power Shift: How Hybrid Work is Revolutionizing Work-Life Balance For Canadians
A recent report from Statistics Canada highlights the prevalence of hybrid work arrangements and remote work among parents with young children. According to the report, 30.1 percent of parents with...
Read MorePeople Are Doing More Than Playing At Disney World
In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, some are taking it to the next level by setting up their laptops in the most magical place on earth: Disney World. From Disney bloggers to tech...
Read MoreExplosive Growth in Toronto's AI Scene: Will Canada's Tech Hub Outshine Silicon Valley?
Toronto's artificial intelligence (AI) industry is primed for explosive growth, according to McKinsey partner Federico Berruti. Recognized as one of 16 global hubs for technological advancement,...
Read MoreUnveiling the Psychological Realities of Remote Work
The landscape of professional work has shifted dramatically, with remote work evolving from a rare perk to a near necessity, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Accelerated by the need for...
Read MoreUrban Exodus: Canada's Downtown Offices Stand Empty Amidst Pandemic Shift
Major Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, are experiencing an unprecedented rise in downtown office vacancy rates, largely attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact. Remote work...
Read MoreGraham Wong Speaks With Retail Insider About Expansion Plans and New Government Collaboration
LAUFT founder, Graham Wong, recently shared his vision for the future of work and LAUFT's role in delivering this experience in an interview with Shelby Hautala, a journalist from Retailer Insider.
Read MoreThe Rise Of Remote Work And The Return To Office Dilemma
The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the way we work, ushering in a remote work revolution that challenged traditional notions of office spaces. Tech giants and other companies, once anchored to sprawling...
Read MoreIs Remote Work More Productive? The Data Says Yes.
Remote work has demonstrated a significant impact on productivity, as revealed by multiple studies. A two-year analysis by Great Place To Work of over 800,000 employees from Fortune 500 companies...
Shielding Remote Work: Security In The Digital Era
Embracing Remote Work: The Web3 Imperative
Working remotely has become a contentious topic, with traditional firms advocating for a return to the office while those in the Web3 space champion remote work as essential. Web3, characterized...
Discover The Charm Of LAUFT King East: Your Hub For Productivity And Convenience In Downtown Toronto
Situated in the vibrant heart of downtown Toronto, our King East location offers a welcoming and conveniently accessible space, ideal for fostering productivity throughout your day.
Read MoreAdapting Workplaces in Canada: A Shift Towards Flexibility and Collaboration
Recent findings show that 64% of Canadian workers support returning to the office, mainly for collaboration and social interaction. Yet, only 40% believe their workplaces are well-equipped for hybrid...
Read MoreRTO Mandates Risk Employee Alienation
Four years post-pandemic, employers advocating for return-to-office mandates face potential employee alienation, as over half of Canadian workers prefer some form of remote work, a LinkedIn survey...
Read MoreNavigating the Shadows of "Home Fever"
The appeal of remote work lies in its promises of productivity and flexibility, yet Carleton University's recent research exposes its hidden challenges. Termed "home fever," this phenomenon reveals...
Read MoreEmbracing the Future: The Rise of Distributed Work
As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of work post-pandemic, one thing has become abundantly clear: distributed work is here to stay. More than three years since the onset of the pandemic,...
Read MoreKickstart Your Business Journey Beyond Office Walls
It’s time to face the facts, remote work is the future of business. It has become a fundamental part of the modern work landscape. It makes perfect sense given what humanity as a whole has gone...
Read MoreA List of The Convenient Amenities Near LAUFT Locations
If you're planning to visit a LAUFT workspace, not only will you be able to work in a beautifully designed and fully equipped environment, but you'll also have access to a range of stores and...
Read MoreWhy Success Metrics Are Vital For Hybrid Work
As more companies are adopting hybrid work models, leaders are now focusing on how to measure the success of these models. There is no one-size-fits-all hybrid work model, and what works for one...
Read More3 years ago today, the way we work underwent a seismic shift
Three years ago, the world shut down. Since then, the COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly had a massive impact on society and has caused significant changes to how people work.
One of the most...
Read MoreMore Time, Less Stress: The Hidden Benefits of Remote Work
These days when we read about the benefits of remote and hybrid work, we focus on lowering our commuting costs, spending more time with family and having a flexible schedule. We hear less about how...
Read MoreRising Costs Drive Pushback Against Returning to the Office
Early into our work-from-home days, it was clear how much time and money we saved by not commuting to an office daily. As some of us return to the office on a hybrid plan or full-time, what are the...
Read MoreThe Challenges of Returning to the Office for Working Mothers
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in the way we work and live, and working mothers have been disproportionately affected by these changes. A recent article by Time magazine...
Read More62% of Canadian Employers Embracing Hybrid Work Model
In today's fast-paced business world, the traditional 9-to-5 workday is becoming a thing of the past. Remote work and hybrid work solutions are becoming increasingly popular as companies seek to...
Read MoreFrom Commutes to Cost-Savings: The Benefits of Remote Work in Toronto
Working from home has become a norm for many people in Toronto and around the world, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreThe Continued Demand for Remote Work
The way we work has changed dramatically in recent years, with more and more companies offering remote work options to their employees. Despite some companies bringing workers back to the office, the...
Read MoreRising Office Vacancy Rates Predicted to Continue Through 2024
In today's fast-paced business world, the traditional 9-to-5 workday is becoming a thing of the past. Remote work and hybrid work solutions are becoming increasingly popular as companies seek to...
Read MoreThe Rise of Remote Work: How Companies are Adapting to the New Norm
In today's fast-paced business world, the traditional 9-to-5 workday is becoming a thing of the past. Remote work and hybrid work solutions are becoming increasingly popular as companies seek to...
Read MoreAttracting and Retaining Talent: How Remote Work is Changing the Game
As the way we work continues to evolve, more and more employees are seeking remote work opportunities. This shift has caused many employers to adjust their policies and procedures to accommodate this...
Read MoreCombating Burnout and Isolation in the Age of Remote Work
The shift to remote work has brought about many changes in the way we work, and one of the most significant impacts has been on the social and mental health of employees. This article from Canadian...
Read MoreFactors in creating the optimal hybrid model
As companies look to create the optimal hybrid model, mobility is becoming a key factor in evolving workspaces.
One of the biggest challenges facing companies is how to provide employees with the...
Read MoreManagers scramble to inspire workers as collaboration dips
Companies are facing a big challenge in how to bring their employees together to collaborate while working in a hybrid environment.
A lot of companies have tried different initiatives like mandating...
Read MoreThe Work-From-Anywhere War Is Beginning
As we continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work, it's becoming increasingly clear that top talent holds significant power in shaping the way we work. Raj Choudhury, an economist from ...
Read MoreFlexible workplaces a win-win for employees and employers
Flexible workplaces are becoming more and more popular among employees, and for good reason. A recent report from Benefits Canada highlights the many benefits of flexible work arrangements, not just...
Read MoreFlexible Workspace a Popular solution for Insurance Professionals
For insurance professionals, meeting with clients in a convenient location is a huge advantage in the business. During the pandemic lockdowns, meetings moved online, and some clients never met their...
Read MoreTax Time Need not be a Grind for Accountants
Those working in the accounting world know how challenging tax season can be. Long hours, tight deadlines and a demanding schedule. Remote work became a reality for most knowledge workers through the...
Read MoreDowntown Toronto foot traffic still 46% lower than before pandemic
Despite most workplaces in the city’s financial district mandating return-to-office policies, mobility — or worker foot traffic — in the downtown core was 46 per cent lower in September 2022 than it...
Read MoreThink Hybrid Work Doesn’t Work? The Data Disagrees
Organizations who describe their workplace model as “hybrid” are often focusing on one aspect - how they dictate flexibility. Mandating several days a week in-office at a specific location might be...
Read MoreZoom: 'Flexibility for employees is top of mind'
According to a recent study by Zoom and global intelligence firm Morning Consult, more than 90% of senior leaders said they preferred a hybrid or remote working environment versus in-person only.
The Benefits of Going Digital - Part 2
Moving to a digital platform gives businesses and individuals the ability to better manage their information and accounts and analyze data. Corporations can optimize marketing and sales strategies...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Going Digital - Part 1
With the onset of the pandemic, people were suddenly forced to adapt to a movement-restricted lifestyle. This prolonged work-from-home reality introduced challenges like obtaining the goods and...
Read MoreSmart Work Story - Shelisa Demuth - Business Owner
Shelisa Demuth knew early on that the traditional corporate American career path just wasn’t for her. The Minnesota based business owner has been working semi-remotely for two years, but the pandemic...
Read MoreCombating The Hyperactive Hive Mind
If you could identify with some of the behaviours in part one of the Hyperactive Hive Mind series, then you’re likely aware that how you work needs to change.As the world shifts into more permanent...
Read MoreYou Need A Virtual Commute
When teams were first forced home in the early days of the pandemic, there was a quiet celebration of the new 'work from home' lifestyle. We've enjoyed ditching the daily commute in favour of more...
Read MoreHow the Hyperactive Hive Mind Challenges Remote Work
If your remote workday has become a relentless onslaught of instant messages and emails, you’re not alone. While remote work has provided flexibility to the modern-day team, communication strategies...
Read MoreSmart Work Story With Caleigh Borthwick
Caleigh works at Deloitte, a company known for its progressive take on employee engagement. Working for an organization that's always championed location independence placed her in an interesting...
Read MoreSmart Work Story With LAUFT Marketing Content Writer Julie Achtermeier
Julie is a die hard freelancer and joined the LAUFT team in May. As a storyteller, she's got quite a few of her own, including being diagnosed with cancer when her children were just infants. That...
Read MoreSmart Work Story With LAUFT Programmer Ravi Desai
Ravi grew up in Bombay and lives in beautiful, rural Cambridge. He fell into computer programming by chance (lucky for LAUFT), and focuses primarily on database layers and optimizing processes. When...
Read MoreSmart Work Story - Wild Wandering Creations Founder Laurelle Fullan
Laurelle is a Toronto based movement and meditation instructor and the founder of Wild Wandering Creations. She launched her business in January 2020, just before the pandemic turned everything...
Read MoreSide Hustles and the Gig Economy Explained
There’s no question the landscape of work has changed dramatically over the last generation. What was once a bustling 40-hour workweek mentality has given way to the gig economy and side hustles with...
Read More5 Benefits Of Biking Or Commuting On Foot
After almost two years of being required to stay home, many of us look for ways to get out of the house while staying socially distanced. For employees returning to an office, switching from car to...
Read MoreFostering and managing Remote Teams
In 2018, less than 10 percent of Canadian workers had the option to work from home and only gave most of those the choice of one or two days per week. A July 2020 StatsCan report found that 40...
Read MoreWhen You Really Don’t Like Working from Home
Whether or not you thought you'd love working from home, chances are you've been doing it for the past 15 months, and what may have started out as a more desirable work arrangement has likely lost...
Read MoreCybersecurity: More Important than Ever
As more companies move to a remote workforce, the issue of cybersecurity has become a top priority. A recent Cisco survey, Future of Secure Remote Work Report, shared that the number of remote...
Read MoreMoving Out Of The City: Remote Work and Real Estate Trends
The global workforce has seen a tremendous shift since the start of the pandemic, and some countries are faring better than others. In Canada, the remote work phenomenon was quickly adopted, and...
Read MoreHow Remote Work is Affecting Public Transportation
Traffic levels on roads and highways across Canada saw a rapid decline in the early days of the pandemic as many businesses shut and workers moved remote. But as the country has moved through various...
Read MoreMissing the Daily Commute? A Remote Work Commute is Better
When we were first forced home in the early days of the pandemic, there was a quiet celebration of this new "work-from-home" lifestyle. We enjoyed ditching the daily commute in favour of more sleep....
Read MoreReturning to Work: The Hybrid Model
The return to work reality is just around the corner. As the population becomes vaccinated and Covid-19 cases drop, many workers ask themselves, "what will my work situation look like?"
Read More3 Ways To Keep Remote Work Culture Fresh
You did everything to establish a productive team before Covid-19 was even a thing. You scheduled weekly update meetings with coffee and donuts. Your door was always open. Then the world shut down,...
Read MoreRemote Teams and Tools: The essentials
Remote work is about setting your team members up to be productive, engaged and happy. But, when everyone is everywhere, staying connected can be tricky. Getting your team off on the right foot with...
Read MoreFreelancing Preparation: join the Gig Economy
There's no question the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the Canadian economy and workforce. As a result, many Canadians became unemployed, took a pay cut, or reduced their hours. To make ends...
Read MoreSmart Work Story - LAUFT Founder Graham Wong
Graham is LAUFT’s CEO and a serial creative entrepreneur, creative connoisseur and donut lover with many bright ideas and passions. Remote work is nothing new to Graham, who’s been a virtual...
Read MoreSmart Work Story - LAUFT COO Jesse Sharratt
Jesse is LAUFT’s optimization specialist and operations expert, with skills across multiple industries and experience creating strategies for organization programming and processes for corporate...
Read MoreEmployers Take Note: Zoom Fatigue is Real
The prevalence of the zoom call seemed a welcome trade-off to the daily commute to the office back in the early days of pandemic living. Eighteen months later, remote workers are growing tired of...
Read MoreCreating FUNCTIONAL Office Space
By this point in the pandemic, many of us have established some sort of WFH (work-from-home) routine. For the lucky few who already have a designated home office, please carry on. For the rest of us...
Read MoreStaying Healthy - A Guide for Remote Workers
Working from home often conjures images of sleeping in, working in PJs and avoiding the dreaded commute. While this is partially true (long live PJs!), remote work can have some drawbacks.
The...
Read MoreWork Life Balance Isn't A Thing Anymore
Just over a year ago, many of us who weren't already working remotely were commuting to an office daily. We managed the routine of the traditional workday, fully fitted with fluorescent lighting that...
Read More3 Ways Startups Can Create a Professional Appearance
If you're a startup company, you know that establishing a professional image right out of the gate is critical to the success of your business. Let's set the record straight: It really isn't cute...
Read MoreIs The Future of Remote Work In Office, Hybrid Model or Fully Remote?
The initial pivot was sudden and caused many inconveniences for employees. These difficulties included, workers facing hardships in finding quiet places to work, avoiding personal distractions while...
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